US Bridges

SR1621 over Fork of Little Swift Crk

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1622 · Structure no. 000000000490062

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1621 over Fork of Little Swift Crk is a steel culvert carrying SR1621 over Fork of Little Swift Crk in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1621
CrossesFork of Little Swift Crk
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1622
RouteState Highway 1621
Coordinates35.27492, -76.97514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1621 over Fork of Little Swift Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1621 over Fork of Little Swift Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1621 over Fork of Little Swift Crk carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1621 over Fork of Little Swift Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1621 over Fork of Little Swift Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.